A Bill to provide for regulation, operation and planning of major ports in India and to vest the administration, control and management of such ports to the Boards of Major Port Authorities and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

A Bill to consolidate and amend the law relating to merchant shipping to ensure compliance with the country's obligation under the maritime treaties and international instruments to which India is a party. Also, to ensure the efficient maintenance of Indian mercantile marine in a manner best suited to serve the country's interest.
 

An Act to make provisions for existing national waterways and to provide for the declaration of certain inland waterways to be national waterways. Also the Act provides for the regulation and development of the said waterways for the purposes of shipping and navigation and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

The New Ship Building Policy (NSBP) policy as well as the guidelines are applicable to all the Indian shipyards. Only those vessels, which are constructed and delivered within a period of three years from the date of contract, shall be eligible for availing financial assistance under the policy. Provided that, in case of specialized vessels, the competent authority may grant in principle, approval for construction and delivery of such vessels, within a specific period even beyond the aforesaid three years, but not exceeding six years. When the shipyard applies for such approval for the vessel under the policy guidelines and thereafter, the delivery period provided for in this clause shall be the extended period as permitted by the competent authority.